Welcome to the Roxtons Varzuga Blog. From mid May until the end of June we will try and post a mid-week blog on a Wednesday and a weekly update on a Sunday to keep you updated on fishing conditions and news from this amazing salmon fishery.
We hope you enjoy the blog and look forward to seeing you on the Varzuga.

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Yesterday was cooler and overcast. There was enough of a
breeze to keep the mosquitoes at bay most of the time. Here at middle we had a
better day with 11 fish landed. Jon P had 2 before breakfast and lost a very
good fish in the day. Caleb S had 3 from the upper river including a fish of
about 12lbs.

Catch of the day

This morning Daniel B proclaimed that all the action he
and James have had has been in the afternoon. This is almost certainly down to
the fact they have not yet fished in the mornings.

Phil W with a lovely fish up river

Ian B had the catch of the day. He suddenly spotted the
smaller camp dog swimming towards him and stripped in to try to avoid a
disaster. He unfortunately hooked the dog in the process which proceeded to
take 300 yards of backing and land itself on the top of the island where it
unhooked itself and was safely released.

Pre-lunch snooze

Kitza had 18 yesterday, Francisco caught 5, with 2 from
Beaver Pit, 2 from Rock Pool and one from Green Bank. Jose caught 4, 2 from
Chopper Island one from Toms and the other in camp! Paul R had 6, 3 of which were
from Old Dam, he also lost a fair number in there too. Pana landed 5 fish with
Guy R landing 2.

Ivan releasing a fish from the boat

This morning we awoke to a massive thunder storm that
seemed to rock the cabin. With it came fairly heavy rain though this has had the
effect of cooling the river and a slight rise. Everyone this morning agreed
that it was the largest and longest storm they’ve ever witnessed. Luckily it
has blown through but the forecast is for more rain so we will see what happens
today.

Sunset during evening fishing on the party boat

Late into the night last night we fished Party to no
avail. Matt P, Jon P and Phil W were all upon the boat and we fished hard. As
Daniel B pointed out there was a mist rising off the water and our chances were
low but we had a jolly good time, a few beers and many laughs.

About the Blog

From mid May until the end of June we will try and post daily blogs to keep you updated on fishing conditions and news from this amazing salmon fishery. We hope you enjoy the blog and look forward to seeing you on the Varzuga.